No, you can’t exclude any of your credit cards when you file a bankruptcy case. You must list on your bankruptcy papers all of your debts. Pursuant to very clear bankruptcy law guidelines, you must disclose all of your property and all of your debts. With respect to your debts, you must even list in your bankruptcy paperwork (“the schedules”) … Read More
How Long Will My Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case Take?
From the time you file your Chapter 7 case, it usually takes between 4 and 6 months to complete your case. Here is the breakdown on what happens. First, you obviously have to obtain your Pre-Bankruptcy Counseling; that takes you just 45 minutes online or over the phone. You then review and sign your bankruptcy petition and schedules with your … Read More
Can I keep my bank accounts if I file bankruptcy?
Yes, you can keep your bank accounts, except there are a few things to think about first. As I explained in an earlier post about bankruptcy “exemptions”, folks filing bankruptcy in Pennsylvania can keep property up to certain dollar limits. Bank account funds fall within the “wild card exemption”, which is the exemption used to protect any and all property, … Read More